Senior Accountant

Primary Services; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy services company in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks a Senior Accountant to handle general ledger activities and financial reporting. Responsibilities include executing close processes, preparing financial statements, and managing journal entries. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA preferred, with 3+ years of experience and proficiency in SAP. This contract position allows for immediate interview and hiring in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 3 years of general accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Manage journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities.

Skills

General accounting experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

SAP experience

Public accounting experience

Knowledge of power and utility industry

Ability to review legal agreements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or Master's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Job description

Overview

Join a hybrid work environment in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a high-paying contract covering an immediate leave. Begin contributing to impactful renewable energy projects with the opportunity to interview and start immediately. Primary Services is excited to announce the role of Senior Accountant for our client. This position offers hands-on experience managing general ledger activities, financial reporting, and accounting for multiple renewable energy projects within a large, high-performing organization. As a Senior Accountant, you will work closely with the Supervisor and Director of Corporate & Operations Accounting to ensure accurate financial management, internal controls, and timely reporting, while supporting audits, ad hoc projects, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes within established time frames.
• Prepare and assist in quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Manage journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Collaborate with Development and Construction teams to ensure proper accounting treatment for projects at different stages.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders and support special projects as assigned.
• Support standalone and parent/affiliate company audits, including compiling statements, footnote schedules, and providing requested data to external auditors.
• Work with internal departments such as Treasury, Asset Management, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with company policies.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and assist in identifying areas for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• CPA and/or Master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of general accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP, OneStream, or other ERP/accounting systems.
• Hands-on experience with SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for financial and analytical computations.
• Knowledge of the power and utility industry preferred.
• Experience reviewing legal agreements for accounting implications is a plus.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Services for Renewable Energy and Utilities